Christmas is a popular time of year for burglars, with statistics showing a 36% increase in break-ins during the winter.
Charlie Weston, personal finance editor of The Irish Independent, joined us with some advice on keeping your home safe.
Tips include:
- Fit an alarm
- Make sure doors and windows are locked
- Think like a burglar
- Leave lights on when nobody's home
Listen to the interview in full by pressing the play button on this page.
